The Longest Running Show in Korea is Currently Playing in the Twin Cities [Special Offer Below] “Cookin’ Nanta” has been a fixture in the South Korean entertainment scene since it premiered in 1997 and has since become one of the longest-running and most beloved shows in South Korea. Over the years, it has gained international…
[Originally published October 3, 2021. Updated September 28, 2023.] October 3 is Gaecheonjeol (개천절), or National Foundation Day in Korea. Gaecheonjeol literally means “the day on which the Heaven opens”, and is also known as Korea’s birthday. This holiday celebrates the legendary formation of the first Korean state of Gojoseon in 2333 BC and this date has…
There are so many reasons to love Manhattan and one of them is the exciting and always vibrant K-town. The block on 32nd Street between Broadway and Madison Avenue has been serving excellent Korean food since the late 1970s. In recent years, however, K-town has expanded both below and above 32nd Street with great Korean…
To countless devotees, Jeju Island is, without a doubt, the best vacation spot in Korea. Known as the Hawaii of Korea, Jeju Island makes people feel as if they are worlds away from the Korean peninsula with its beautiful tropical landscapes. Jeju Island has everything you need or want for your perfect vacation escape from magnificent…
Chuseok 2023 is on September 29! Be sure to check off the essentials for food, family, and fun. What is Chuseok? Korean Chuseok (추석), also known as Hangawi, is one of the two main holidays on the peninsula, and it’s a very big deal. Considered Korean Thanksgiving, it is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth…
Immersive learning is probably the best way to learn any language and many people go to Seoul with a goal to learn Korean. Language programs for college students at places like Yonsei University are very popular. Less known, however, are schools that welcome students who are older or younger. If you’re not in college and…
“People think I’ve achieved quick success through luck, but I’ve always believed that you make your own luck.” – Peggy Gou Peggy Gou’s smash hit “(It Goes Like) Nanana” stormed UK’s top 5 to take its place alongside Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish. Long known to electro house music lovers as an A-List…
Korean Spas Guide: Pampering the Korean Way It’s not just you. Summer days do feel far away. If the cold season seems especially tough this year, do yourself a favor and take a Korean spa day. How are Korean spas different from American spas? Well, a meal at a conventional restaurant or at a Vegas…
Songpyeon is the food most associated with Chuseok and it’s easier to make than you might think. Songpyeon (송편) is a traditional Korean rice cake that is commonly made and enjoyed during Chuseok, also known as Korean Thanksgiving Day. Chuseok falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, usually in…
Ddobar by Chef Jiho Kim adds another bright note to the NYC modern Korean restaurant scene. When Ddobar opened its doors late last year at Chelsea’s Olly Olly Market, a refreshingly affordable tasting menu took center stage. Korean-style fried tofu rice pockets with a variety of toppings like pork shoulders, duck pastrami, short rib, sea…